Hosting a high school exchange student can be a rewarding, meaningful and fun opportunity for American families. For example, Pat E., a Local Coordinator and host mother in Michigan, tells us how much enjoyment her family has had hosting two AYA students that have become like … [Read more...]
#FlashbackFriday: Exchange Students Share Culture with Boy Scouts
Lalu, a former AYA student from Indonesia on the YES program, submitted the following story about inviting local Boy Scouts to an International Education event. Lalu and fellow exchange students prepared foods, talked about their native countries and presented topics for … [Read more...]
High School Exchange Students Show School Spirit
The Academic Year in America high school student exchange program helps international students learn what it's like to be a 'typical' American teenager. Academics and responsibilities are certainly part of that equation, but extracurricular activities and socializing with peers … [Read more...]
Reflections on a Five-Year Adventure with AYA
Sharing each other's culture and living as family can lead to some pretty great experiences and cherished memories. It is not surprising, but always wonderful to hear when host families and AYA exchange students form lasting bonds. The following contribution is from host mom … [Read more...]
Exchange Student Suggests Extracurriculars for Fun & Friendship
Natalie, an exchange student from Germany placed with a host family in Michigan, enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities during her time in the U.S. She recommends joining a club to other high school exchange students and shares her personal reflections, detailed … [Read more...]
German Exchange Student Enjoys Country Life
AYA high school exchange gives international youth the chance to study abroad in locations across the country. The United States is a large and varied nation with vast contrasts from state to state and region to region. Our students may enjoy a placement in a bustling city or the … [Read more...]
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